Eligibility
Local study conflicts
- None
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Aged 16 years or above
- Presenting with a fracture of the distal radius which, in the opinion of the treating clinician, does not require a manipulation of the fracture
Exclusion Criteria:
- They present to research team more than 2 weeks post-injury
- The fracture is open (Gustilo and Anderson >1)
- They are unable to adhere to trial procedures, e.g. patients with permanent cognitive impairment, or other concomitant severe injuries e.g. head injury
The participant may not enter the study if any one of the following apply:
Note:
If a patient presents with a distal radius fracture to both wrists i.e. both wrists are eligible, the patient will be included but only one wrist injury will be randomised - whichever, in the clinicians opinion is the worst injury. It is expected that the other eligible injured wrist will be treated in the same way.
If the patient is eligible:
Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain:
- Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
- Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
- Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition;
- If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point
Step by Step Guide to Recruitment:
In standard working hours
- Monday to Friday, 0700-1500 or 0800 - 1600
- Please contact the Emergency Department Research Team on 07553790703 when an eligible patient presents to the ED or UTC.
When the ED Research team is not available:
Temporarily, we do not recruit patients to this study out of research team working hours.
Out-of-hours recruitment training coming soon. If you wish to get involved please get in touch with the ED Research Team on 07553790703 and stees.edstudies@nhs.net
Links to patient information
- Using an ipad or smartphone access the patient inforamation video on the following website: The DRAFT3-CASP Study (digitrial.com)
- Click on ‘Patient Information Site’ link to open the patient information page in a new tab. Allow the patient to read through it or view the video
- Go back to the homepage on the previous tab (or use the same link above again to re-open) and click ‘Enrol a new patient’ (You'll need the REDCap password
- Complete the questionnaires with the patient
Or,
Tap the button below to display a QR code link to the patient information video, for the patient to scan:
**Please note that the first set of questionnaires aims to assess the patient’s level of ability PRIOR to the injury**
Click here for trial website
Click here for a 2-minute video animation to explain the study